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CA59 DYH

2009 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,985 mi
Last recorded65,985 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 DYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 65,985 miles

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 20 May 2025 61,533 miles

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 13 May 2025 61,522 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 10 May 2024 57,100 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 57,097 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 May 2023 52,612 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 9 May 2023 52,582 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 5 May 2022 48,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 48,507 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 45,390 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 45,390 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 44,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2019 42,387 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2018 39,156 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 33,226 miles

185/60/15

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 2 Dec 2016 26,704 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2015 21,616 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 17,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 17,438 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 13,317 miles

2 front wiper blades split but clearing screen

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 13,317 miles

2 front wiper blades split but clearing screen

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 8,550 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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CA59 DYH is a 2009 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA59 DYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA59 DYH registered?

CA59 DYH is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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